freenovelworld Chapter 529 Great minds think alike?
Chapter 529 Great minds think alike?
The two returned to the government office in a chaotic state and hurriedly went back to Wen Qingqing's residence to pack their things.
Just as Lu Yangyang was helping Wen Qingqing to enter the room, Wen Qingqing urgently called out, "Wait!"
Lu Yangyang quickly withdrew her foot, let go of Wen Qingqing, and took a step back.
Wen Qingqing almost fell headfirst into it!
She clung to the doorframe, barely managing to stay upright: "You murdered your own sister!"
Lu Yangyang took another step back and asked her suspiciously, "What are you doing in the room again?"
Wen Qingqing turned her face away guiltily: "It's that tree that seals blood... I was curious, so I took the opportunity to get the old Taoist priest to tell me where that tree grows, and I got just a little bit."
Wen Qingqing awkwardly gestured with her fingers.
Lu Yangyang took another step back.
The tiny bit of something that Wen Qingqing was holding in her mouth is probably scattered all over her room right now. If she accidentally touches it, she might not be able to leave this room alive.
"Then you pack your things yourself. I'll go find Elder Meng first," Lu Yangyang said decisively.
"You're really not going?" Wen Qingqing asked curiously.
Lu Yangyang was a little troubled just now, but she has calmed down now. "Even gods have their own roles, and no one can do everything. I'm worried about A-Que's injuries, and I'm also worried about Yan Yue. He was the first person to treat me as a friend after returning to the capital, and I want to go find him myself more than anyone else to make sure he's safe. But my martial arts skills are mediocre, and I know nothing about the Southwest. Wouldn't it be more troublesome to just rely on my determination and courage to say I want to go and rescue people? I should help Zhiyi get things going at the academy as soon as possible, and I also need to take full responsibility for the patients I've treated. Then I should find medicine to completely heal A-Que's leg. That's what I can do. I believe in A-Que; he can safely rescue Yan Yue."
If she had received the news first, and if Zong Que was unable to go, she would have gone through fire and water to make the trip.
But Zong Que had already passed away, and she couldn't abandon what she had to do.
Wen Qingqing looked at Lu Yangyang and nodded thoughtfully: "What you just said sounds a bit like something my mother would do. She said the same thing before."
Lu Yangyang raised an eyebrow: "Great minds think alike?"
Wen Qingqing sighed helplessly, "Never mind, I'll try my best to get you as many life-saving pills as possible. I really don't know why you all work so hard."
She was just worried that Zong Que's frail body wouldn't last more than a few days and that Lu Yangyang would regret it.
But thinking about it carefully, it seems that over the years, she has never seen her mother regret not sharing hardships with Crown Prince Chongwen when he was imprisoned and might not have many days left to live.
Emotions are so complicated; even the people involved don't understand them, so how could she possibly comprehend them?
"Wait," Lu Yangyang called out to Wen Qingqing.
"What's wrong?" Wen Qingqing turned her head and asked.
Lu Yangyang pointed to her room: "Make a lot of your 'Blood-Sealing Throat' medicine and have Old Meng take it with him. I think it might be useful."
Wen Qingqing immediately perked up: "Of course! Let me tell you, my research on poisons isn't just a waste of time. When I first wanted to venture into the martial world, my grandfather and all my fellow disciples disagreed, saying I had too little life experience and would be easily deceived. But my mother said that my blood is practically pickled with poison, and if some fool takes a bite, who knows who will die first."
Lu Yangyang gave a thumbs up: "Hehehe, as expected of Madam, you are right, you are right."
Then his eyes lit up: "That's right, how come I didn't think of that? You go ahead with your work, I'll go find Old Meng."
When Lu Yangyang arrived at Old Master Meng's residence, Old Master Meng was already packing his things. Upon seeing her come in, he hurriedly said, "I knew you were coming. The young master's men just told me that we can set off at any time. I'm thinking of doing it as soon as possible. If you have anything you want to take, I'll bring it along."
"I've already asked Qingqing to prepare the medicine. Where's Uncle Luo?" Lu Yangyang asked.
Just as he finished speaking, Luo Jing walked in from outside. "What happened? I received a message from Elder Meng and rushed back."
Lu Yangyang told him that Zong Que had already left for the southwest: "I want Elder Meng to go with him. Uncle Luo, why don't you escort Elder Meng along and take Lu Zhan with you too?"
Luo Jing frowned slightly: "No, if we all leave first, leaving only you girls behind, how dangerous will the journey be?"
Lu Yangyang coughed lightly: "Uncle Luo must have forgotten that Qingqing was able to walk all the way back from the southwest by herself. We are not weak women."
Old Master Meng laughed heartily and said, "What you say is true, young lady! You are all the most remarkable young ladies I have ever seen!"
Luo Jing blushed deeply, recalling how his mountain stronghold had captured Lu Yangyang and Wen Qingqing, only to find out that both of them had willingly taken the bait; otherwise, his entire stronghold would have been wiped out.
“I know Uncle Luo is concerned about us, but don’t worry, it’s easier for me to travel with Qingqing.” Lu Yangyang said to Luo Jing and Old Meng, “I came to see Uncle Luo because I have something else I’d like to ask him.”
Luo Jing quickly said, "Go ahead."
Lu Yangyang asked, "I want to know if there are any convenient hidden weapons, such as needles, that I can put poison on and use to catch people off guard."
She is strong, and the footwork that Sheng Junyi taught her can make up for some of her weaknesses. She can handle most experts without any problem. However, if she encounters an expert with excellent lightness skills, or if there are many people, it will be difficult for her to defeat them one by one. But if she can carry one or two convenient and poisoned hidden weapons with her, then even if she really encounters danger, her chances of success will be much greater.
Luo Jing quickly understood her intention after hearing what she said, but he didn't know much about hidden weapons: "Poisoning is feasible. In the past, we would sometimes put poison or excrement on arrowheads in the army. This way, once injured, the wound would be difficult to heal. Once the poison entered the heart and lungs, even a god could not save you."
"As for hidden weapons, sleeve darts and plum blossom darts are all options, but they're not really suitable for you."
Luo Jing frowned. He could make these ordinary hidden weapons himself. He used to use them to make traps for hunting in the mountains. But in actual combat, they needed to be poisoned and used for attack. Unless you were a professional hidden weapon user, it would be inconvenient.
At this moment, Old Meng spoke up: "I do know something that would be very suitable for a young lady."
The two of them looked at him at the same time.
"Needle."
"There is a sect in the southwest that specializes in the research and use of hidden weapons. They have a legendary hidden weapon that can reap countless lives in an instant. This hidden weapon can launch countless silver needles at the same time, each one deadly. It has long been lost. However, later generations have developed many similar hidden weapons, hiding silver needles in objects. They can take lives the moment they fly out. Miss, you might as well ask someone to inquire about it."